Canadiens' Hoffman, Dvorak day-to-day with upper-body injuries, Matheson misses practice

Montreal Canadiens center Mike Hoffman (68) looks to pass during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in New York. (John Minchillo/AP)

The Montreal Canadiens announced that Mike Hoffman and Christian Dvorak missed out on Friday morning's practice with upper-body injuries.

On his end, Mike Matheson also sat out the Habs' practice at Moncton's Avenir Centre. The defenceman was undergoing a treatment day.

Hoffman and Dvorak lined up for the Canadiens in Thursday night's 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators in Gander, N.L. The Canadiens will close out their pre-season with a third consecutive game against the Sens on Saturday in Bouctouche, N.B.

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